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Topic subject	Cooling question
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76110, Cooling question Posted by rock2447, Jun-14-04 10:42 AM I have a 96 RS and I'm not to happy about running at 196 to 220 degrees on my engine all the time.. Where can I get a cooler thermostat?
76121, RE: Cooling question Posted by DR1665, Jun-14-04 11:41 AM Have you tried keeping your current one in the freezer overnight? :P Howell Automotive. Throw that one in your Google and smoke it.
76215, RE: Cooling question Posted by Blizare, Jun-16-04 01:00 PM Originally posted by DR1665 Howell Automotive.
76194, RE: Cooling question Posted by rock2447, Jun-16-04 06:12 AM Does anyone know the answer to this before I go buy a new thermo from Mitsu?
76195, RE: Cooling question Posted by Corbin, Jun-16-04 06:44 AM http://www.howellautomotive.com/Howell/Store/catalog/catalog/default.php?cPath=142_38_313 Check that out if you really feel like the 195F thermostat is not appropriate. Corbin '95 ESI-T HRC+FMIC+ETC... Gimme fuel...Gimme fire...Gimme that which I desire
76198, RE: Cooling question Posted by jdpilot, Jun-16-04 07:48 AM You know, I think I may try the 160. Any issues that you guys have seen by doing this?????
76224, RE: Cooling question Posted by CODE4, Jun-16-04 05:15 PM Originally posted by rock2447 Does anyone know the answer to this before I go buy a new thermo from Mitsu? Look at the post before your second one. And there are some of us that have run the OE stat in 120 degree Arizona heat without problems. IF your operating temperature bothers you, buy an aluminum radiator w/SPAL fan. Pour in a bottle of water wetter. It will be much cooler.